Major section of Birmingham route remains closed after serious incident

A serious collision has closed the road

A major section of the A38 Tyburn Road has been closed in both directions following a serious collision, with motorists urged to avoid the area as emergency services continue their response.

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According to West Midlands Police, officers are currently at the scene of a serious collision on Tyburn Road near Salford Circus. Road closures are in place for traffic travelling both into and out of Birmingham, and police have warned that the restrictions are expected to remain in place for an extended period while investigations continue.

West Midlands Roads confirmed that the closure affects the A38 Tyburn Road between Jarvis Way and Salford Circus in the Gravelly Hill area. The road remains shut in both directions to allow collision recovery work and forensic investigations to take place.

Drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes and should expect significant delays on surrounding roads as traffic builds across the area.

The closure was first reported at 3am on Monday.

At this stage, authorities have not released details regarding the number of vehicles involved or whether there have been any injuries.

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